Family pay tribute to teen crushed by bus at Raymond Terrace

Shocked family and friends of a teenager who was crushed by a bus while riding his bicycle to school have paid tribute to the young man who “changed their lives,” saying they will love him “forever.”

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The family of a teenager who was struck by a bus and killed in front of his schoolmates near Newcastle say they will “never stop” loving him.

Year 10 student Brennan Nean was riding his bicycle outside Irrawang High School at Raymond Terrace about 8.30am today when he was hit by the vehicle as it carried a busload of schoolchildren.

The 17-year-old was dragged under the bus, which also crushed his bike, and couldn’t be revived by paramedics.

Friends and family have today posted heartfelt, agonising tributes to the high-schooler on social media.

“No matter what Brennan ill never stop loving you I’ll aways and forever be your older brother I’m lost for words you were my everything my life my little brother I love you brenny I will do you proud brother I promise rest in peace I love you,” his brother Jaiden Nean Garvey said.

Brennan Nean, 17, died after being hit by a bus.

Akkeah Davies-Adam said she would miss him, “You changed (our) lives and we are so happy that we could speak It with you we will always have you in (our) hearts fly high.”

Brennan’s cousin Melissa O’Donnell said she was shocked by the tragedy. “RIP my little cuz Brennan Nean, can’t believe you have gone,” she wrote. “So young to be taken.”

Police recover the bicycle the boy was riding. Picture: Peter Lorimer

Emergency crews arrived to a “confronting scene” with reports Brennan’s school friends witnessed the incident.

“Unfortunately despite the best efforts of paramedics the patient could not be saved,” NSW Ambulance Inspector Matt Hawke said.

“The school bus was full of schoolchildren on its way to school and the driver was conveyed to hospital for assessment.”

Resident Peter McMahon, who lives a couple of streets away, said the incident came as a shock to locals in the area.

“There’s a lot of nice young kids around here, particularly going to the high school. It’s shaken everyone.

“You get a lot of kids going to school — some walking, some getting on and off buses — and at that hour of the morning it’s bumper to bumper.”

The scene where the teenager was hit and killed by a bus riding his bike in Raymond Terrace. Picture: Peter Lorimer

Police comfort a woman at the scene. Picture: Peter Lorimer

A NSW Department of Education spokesman confirmed Brennan was a student at Irrawang High School.

“The school has extended its sincere condolences to the family and many friends of the student,” he said.

“Counselling support is in place at the school and other local schools for students and staff who may have witnessed or been affected by the incident.

“The school has extended its appreciation for the care and compassion of its parents and the broader school community at this very challenging time.”

NSW Paramedics and Police said the scene was “confronting” for all involved. Picture: Peter Lorimer